Hi Ron,

Could you please send your SWR article to me?

Thanks, Gary-N5GD
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From: For blind ham radio operators [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
On Behalf Of Dr. Ronald E. Milliman
Sent: Sunday, August 04, 2013 9:59 AM
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Subject: About SWR...

I am fascinated with some of the SWR levels I am reading about on this list.
Any SWR approaching 2 to 1 is not good. In fact, all of the solid state rigs
are designed to automatically cut back the power with higher SWR. Most of
the rigs start reducing power with SWR of 2 to 1 and higher. Further, even a
SWR reading of 1 to 1 is at the point of where the coax or feedline connects
to your rig, and is not an indication of the SWR at the point where the
feedline connects to your antenna. 

Quite some time ago, I provided an article that discusses SWR in
considerable detail. Several of you asked for a copy, and I sent it out to
you, but if you didn't get a copy and want one, let me know, and I'll send
it to you.

Ron, K8HSY